‘An incredibly special experience’: Bristol to host new Christmas drone light show this December

A Christmas Carol will be brought to life above Seat Unique Stadium (Gloucestershire County Cricket Club) in Bishopston using hundreds of drones.      

The drone light show promises to take audiences on a mesmerising journey through Christmas’s past, present and future, taking place on December 19 and 20.   

The event is being produced by Celestial (creators of drone light shows for brands across the globe), Yuup (the local experiences company) and venue partner Seat Unique Stadium.  

It follows sell-out drone light shows in Bristol last winter, as well as Cardiff, and the East Midlands earlier this year.    

John Hopkins, Celestial’s founder and CEO, said: “A Christmas Carol is a beloved tale that has been endlessly retold across various genres.  

“This time, it is uniquely presented through drone art, elevating it beyond a traditional drone light show to an epic, stadium-scale experience. 

“This innovative artistic medium brings audiences together through a shared sense of wonder to celebrate a universal story of human transformation.” 

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Dominic Mills, founder and CEO of Yuup, added: “Being able to partner with Celestial to bring this unique second show to Bristol is hugely exciting. 

“Our previous Evolution shows have now been viewed by over 60,000 people, and the shows are now even bigger and better, with a much longer show time than our earlier productions in the city. 

“A Christmas Carol is a fresh take on the classic story, and it’s going to be a brilliant festive experience for all to enjoy.” 

Neil Priscott, interim CEO of Gloucestershire CCC said: ”The reactions to the shows at the end of 2023 were unbelievable, and we’re proud to be a part of such a large-scale event. 

“A Christmas Carol is going to be an incredibly special experience for everyone who gets to see it! It’s a new way for everyone to enjoy festive fun this Christmas.”   

The event takes place on December 19 and 20 at Seat Unique Stadium. 

An early and late showing is available. Gates will open at 2.30pm for the early show and 7pm for the late show. 

Food and drink outlets will serve a variety of refreshments and a live DJ will play ahead of both shows.

Early bird tickets of £19 per adult and £14 for children and concessions are available until July 19 at www.yuup.co/a-christmas-carol.     

Full price tickets after that will be £24 per adult and £17 for children/concessions. 

Hospitality ticket options are also available.